Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted on Thursday that Justin Trudeau would lose his position as Canada’s Prime Minister in the next election.
“He will be gone in the upcoming election,” Musk posted on X, responding to a user’s request for assistance in removing Trudeau from office.
The prediction comes as Trudeau prepares to face electoral challenges from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party and Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party. Trudeau’s current minority government position increases his vulnerability to losing power.
Previously, Musk had expressed criticism of the Canadian government’s approach to free speech, particularly regarding new regulations requiring online streaming services to register for government oversight.
Donald Trump’s potential return presents additional challenges for Trudeau’s administration. Canada’s economy, which directs 75% of its exports to the United States, could face significant impacts from Trump’s proposed policies.
The suggested 10% tariff on all imports by Trump has raised concerns among Canadian economic experts and government officials, highlighting Canada’s vulnerability to US policy changes.
Additionally, diplomatic relations between India and Canada have deteriorated significantly. India has expressed serious concerns about extremism and anti-India activities in Canada, urging Canadian authorities to address these issues.
The relationship worsened after Canadian officials made unsubstantiated claims regarding the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
This diplomatic tension resulted in India withdrawing its High Commissioner from Canada.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently condemned the “deliberate attack” on a Hindu temple in Canada, expressing concern about the “cowardly attempts to intimidate” Indian diplomats. He stated that New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and maintain law and order.